Katsuya Hikita

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Katsuya Hikita is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research focuses on advancing robotic surgery platforms for complex oncologic procedures. His work centers on comparing the perioperative outcomes and surgical setups of emerging robotic systems—including the da Vinci, hinotori, and Hugo RAS—against established platforms, particularly in prostate and upper urinary tract surgeries. Hikita’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of the Hugo robot-assisted surgery system for nephroureterectomy and radical prostatectomy, providing critical early data that guide surgical decision-making and platform adoption. His most-cited paper (2025, 10 citations) offers a head-to-head comparison of three robotic systems in radical prostatectomy, highlighting differences in operative time, complications, and functional outcomes. Another influential study (2024, 7 citations) details the initial surgical setup and experience with the Hugo system for nephroureterectomy, addressing unique ergonomic and technical challenges. By systematically evaluating these next-generation platforms, Hikita is helping to shape the future of minimally invasive urologic oncology—enabling surgeons worldwide to choose the most effective robotic tool for their patients.